Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This is about estimating your near-term risk of a heart attack. In this scenario, your risk of a heart attack over the next 10 years is well under 2%. In this case, going on a statin or any other LDL cholesterol-lowering medication will reduce your risk of a heart attack by about 25%. Not zero risk.

Cholesterol 130

Cholesterol Plaque Heart Attack Heart attacks 130

Dr. Paddy Barrett

DECEMBER 27, 2024

For every 20mmHg increase in systolic (Top Number) blood pressure, the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke doubles 3. In general, the more plaque you have, the higher your risk of a heart attack over the next 10 years. 6, 2017 7 JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging May 2015, 8 (5) 579-596; J Am Coll Cardiol.

Coronary Artery Disease 99

Coronary Artery Disease Blood Pressure Cholesterol Heart Disease 99

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 31, 2025

In simple terms, the higher your blood pressure, the higher the risk of a future heart attack or stroke. Even systolic (Top number) blood pressures of greater than 90 mmHg increase the risk of future heart disease 2. 2015 Nov 26;373(22):2103-16. So what constitutes ‘High’ blood pressure? This is it.

Blood Pressure 74

Blood Pressure Heart Attack Heart attacks Cholesterol 74

Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When you look at the risk of having a heart attack, it is true that the older you are, the greater the odds of having a heart attack 1. While only 1-2% of those having a heart attack are less than 65 years of age, 1-2% of this very large number means a LOT of heart attacks. So far, so good.

Risk Factors 111

Risk Factors Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks 111

Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The answer is pretty simple, but most people get this wrong, and doing so increases their future risk of heart attack and strokes. 2015 Nov 26;373(22):2103-16. ” This is one of the most common questions I get as a cardiologist. High blood pressure is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide 1. Nat Rev Nephrol.

Blood Pressure 87

Blood Pressure ACE Inhibitor Hypertension Cardiovascular Disease 87

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Cardiovascular disease included selfreported physician diagnosis of heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease.ResultsAlthough overall national population estimates were similar, there was heterogeneity in estimates by survey. 2.2]; nonHispanic Black BRFSS: 3.8% [95% CI, 3.6, 3.9]; NHIS: 3.0% [95% CI, 2.7,

Health Disparities 40

Health Disparities Heart Attack Heart attacks Cardiovascular Disease 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JUNE 21, 2024

Some groups will state that any heart events at less than 55 years of age for males and less than 65 for females define early heart disease. A heart attack in a 56-year-old male is early in anyone's books. However, the above age cut-offs give a good idea of what we consider the early presentation of heart disease.

Heart Disease 82

Heart Disease Heart Attack Heart attacks Coronary Artery Disease 82